Want to prevent another stroke? Start moving 鈥� safely
Oct 27, 2025
Being physically active right after a stroke might seem counterintuitive, but experts say it鈥檚 key to preventing another one.
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Son of a boxing great struggled in the ring. It was a life-threatening heart condition.
Sep 25, 2025
Professional boxer Evan Holyfield, son of former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield, faced his toughest fight outside the ring: open-heart surgery. His recovery brought physical, emotional and mental challenges.
Yoga isn鈥檛 just for flexibility. It may also protect brain health.
Sep 9, 2025
A growing body of research suggests yoga may help preserve brain structure and function as people age, protecting against cognitive decline and dementia.
Volunteer EMT skipped his own checkups 鈥� until chest pain knocked him to his knees
May 20, 2025
TJ Smith was getting ready to respond to a 911 call for chest pain when he had his own chest pain. Open-heart surgery led to healthier eating, exercise and a mission to get people to take their health seriously.
Even a little daily activity may lower heart, death risks for heart attack survivors
May 19, 2025
Swapping just 30 minutes of sedentary time per day for any physical activity may lower the risk for another heart attack or death within a year of being treated for a heart attack or chest pain, new research finds.
She had a stroke while training for a half-marathon. Then came breast cancer. Now she's trying again.
May 13, 2025
Kandi Schmitz recovered from a stroke at 31, but her anxiety lingered. Now a decade later and finished with cancer treatment, she has a new mindset and is ready to run.
What's the connection between sports and dangerous blood clots?
May 2, 2025
NBA stars Victor Wembanyama and Damian Lillard were the latest sports figures sidelined by deep vein thrombosis. Experts explain the risk factors for athletes.
Fit and healthy at 45, he looked into a mild symptom. It might have saved his life.
Apr 29, 2025
When Scott Daley felt tingling in his arm during a soccer game, he knew he should check in with his doctor. Daley ended up needing heart surgery.
At 2:30 a.m., he told his wife to call 911. A heart attack soon caused 2 cardiac arrests.
Apr 25, 2025
Mac Cheek wasn't feeling well and went home early from work. He later woke up in the middle of the night and knew he was having a heart attack.
An 8-minute limit at cardiac rehab propelled heart attack survivor to push for more
Apr 9, 2025
Fighting a family history of heart disease, Sheron Lee found fitness in the gym and through walking and dancing.